Aries

(March 21st to April 19th)

2018 will be the year you finally find someone who doesn’t just want a fling with you. 2017 was the year you tried to make casual work for you, but it isn’t in your nature to do anything half heartedly. It will take a few months and patience, but this will be the year you finally meet your person.

Taurus

(April 20th to May 21st)

For 2018, your strong need for independence and space will grow even stronger. You are stubborn in your old ways, but ultimately will need to let people into your life somehow. 2018 will be the year you slowly let your guard downs. This could be with a friendship as well as with a significant other, but all that matters is that you are growing and becoming the person you were meant to be.

Gemini

(May 22nd to June 21st)

You hate being alone, because it makes you feel vulnerable, and depressed. However, 2018 is where you discover your new found freedom. You won’t be looking for love this year with someone else because you will have so much love for yourself. You will turn your loneliness into adventure and into your career and before you know it, you’re going to be so happy just being you and being on your own.

Cancer

(June 22nd to July 22nd)

Congratulations Cancer! 2018 will be the year you let go of your past and your exes. You won’t be pining after them for days on end anymore and honestly? You won’t care about them anymore. Finally you’ll be set free from the grasp they had on you. Finally, you’ll be able to meet other people that are better suited for you. And this time, they won’t leave you.

Leo

(July 23rd to August 22nd)

Leo, 2018 will be the year your ego becomes more grounded. You may experience some disappointments and setbacks when it comes to love, but it will ultimately make you a better person. Don’t expect to get married this year, but keep your eyes on the lookout for someone who has been there for you all along. They just might be the one for you.

Virgo

(August 23rd to September 22nd)

Attention all Virgos! You guys have been through the ringer in 2017, and finally 2018 will save your beautiful heart for love. I know you think you don’t deserve love and you don’t think anyone in their right mind could fall for you but please know that 2018 is the year you’re going to fall head over heels for someone, and they will feel the exact same way!

Libra

(September 23rd to October 22nd)

If you are already in a relationship, rest assured. This relationship will continue to grow and to shape you into who you are meant to be. 2018 is the year your relationship will truly grow into a partnership. Get excited for your future with this person. It’s not ending any time soon!

Scorpio

(October 23rd to November 22nd)

Scorpio’s, you guys need to stop pushing away even the idea of love. And in fact, 2018 will be the year you finally open your heart up to the prospect of it. One day this year, someone is going to catch your eye and instead of pulling away from them, you’re going to move towards them. Don’t make the same mistake you always do. Let your walls down for Gods sake!

Sagittarius

(November 23rd to December 21st)

2017 has been a hard year for you love wise. But have no fear, gone are the days of pining after people who won’t ever love you back. Gone are the days of one night stands and almost relationships. 2018 will be the year you stop caring so much about people who treat you terribly. 2018 will be the year you care for yourself more than anyone else.

Capricorn

(December 22nd to January 20th)

Capricorns, you all were way too responsible in 2017. Let yourself be free in 2018. Let yourself have flings. Let yourself have fun! 2018 will be the year you don’t want anything serious. You’ll just want to feel sexually empowered and independent all at the same time. Have fun and be safe!

(January 21st to February 18th)

You aren’t going to meet the love of your life in 2018, but you will meet someone who will completely transform you. This person could be someone you already know or could be someone you meet at a bus stop. But whatever you do, don’t pull away. This person, regardless if they stay in your life forever, will shape you into a better human being.

Pisces

(February 19th to March 20th)

Your compassion and never ending gratitude for love will pay off in 2018. This is the year you’ll finally be in a stable, loving and nurturing relationship. All your patience and lonely nights were worth it. This one will be a keeper, so don’t blow it!

You look back and you just feel stupid.
You can’t forgive yourself for falling
or believing all the lies.
You reread every text.
You relive every memory.
And it all starts making sense —he never wanted love.
He only wanted attention.
He only wanted validation.

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Depression is real. Anxiety is real. PTSD is real. ALL mental illnesses are real. Don’t believe anyone who is trying to tell you otherwise.

Every time I’m stressed I distract myself with doing something nice for someone else and it’s the best thing on this planet to watch someone’s eyes light up because they weren’t expecting something nice to happen.